Yivli Minare Mosque
This 13th-century mosque in Kaleiçi is famed for its fluted brick minaret, decorated with traces of blue tilework—a symbol of Antalya's skyline.
Yivli Minare Mosque stands in the heart of Kaleiçi, just off Cumhuriyet Street near Kalekapısı Square. Built in the 13th century during the Seljuk period, the mosque is best known for its 38-metre fluted brick minaret, a striking example of Anatolian Seljuk architecture. Dark blue tile fragments still cling to the shaft, hinting at the vibrant decoration it once bore.
The prayer hall itself is modest in size, its simple lines contrasting with the minaret's elaborate brick patterning. The interior features traditional Seljuk stonework and a wooden minber, though most visitors come for the minaret rather than the mosque's interior details.
Today, the minaret's silhouette appears on countless postcards and logos, cementing its role as Antalya's unofficial emblem. The adjacent Mevlevihane, once a dervish lodge, now hosts occasional exhibits and adds to the site's layered history.
“To see the fluted brick minaret with its blue tile traces—Antalya’s symbol.”
Go at 8am to see the minaret's tilework glow and have the square almost to yourself.
The mosque entrance has a few steps with no ramp; the minaret is inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Good to know
- Is Yivli Minare Mosque free to visit?
- Free. Free outside prayer times; active mosque.
- How long should you spend at Yivli Minare Mosque?
- ~1h
- When is the best time to visit Yivli Minare Mosque?
- Morning
- Is there a dress code at Yivli Minare Mosque?
- Headscarf required. Scarves and long wraps are available at the entrance. The mosque is closed to tourists during prayer times.
- Is Yivli Minare Mosque wheelchair accessible?
- The mosque entrance has a few steps with no ramp; the minaret is inaccessible for wheelchairs.
